Iran intercepts "hostile aircraft" over Qeshm near Strait of Hormuz

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Iran says its air defences fired on a "hostile aircraft" over Qeshm island near the Strait of Hormuz, with state-linked reports citing an advanced system and online footage showing a bright trail and smoke. The island hosts Iranian military and naval facilities, and its airspace is sensitive amid regional tensions. Iran uses domestically built systems like the Bavar-373 and Khordad series, but the aircraft's type, operator, and destruction remain unconfirmed. Any confirmed interception would highlight heightened military activity around the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime energy route where Iranian and foreign forces operate.


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